New COVID Framework Starts

PORTLAND, Ore. — Starting today in Oregon, rules for social gatherings and businesses will differ from county to county depending on the amount of virus spread.

25 of the 36 Oregon counties are considered extreme risk.  That includes the Portland metro area.

Some of the rules for extreme risk counties include social gatherings being limited to six people.  Restaurants and bars can do outdoor dining and take-out only.  Stores and malls need to limit capacity to 50% of occupancy.  Gyms and indoor entertainment venues like museums and movie theatres must stay closed.

The risk levels will be re-evaluated every two weeks.